Shrikant Malali
About Shrikant Malali
Shrikant Malali is a Quality Assurance Engineering Manager with extensive experience in software testing and management. He has worked for notable companies such as Quikr, Yahoo! India, and Rupeek, and possesses skills in both manual and automation testing across various platforms.
Work at Rupeek
Shrikant Malali has been serving as the Quality Assurance Engineering Manager at Rupeek since 2020. In this role, he oversees quality assurance processes and ensures the delivery of high-quality software products. His responsibilities include managing testing strategies, leading a team of QA engineers, and implementing best practices in software testing. His expertise in both manual and automation testing contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the QA team at Rupeek.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Rupeek, Shrikant held several key positions in quality assurance across various companies. He worked as a Quality Assurance Manager at Quikr from 2017 to 2020, where he focused on enhancing testing processes. Prior to that, he was a Tech Lead QE at Yahoo! India from 2011 to 2015, contributing to quality engineering efforts. His experience also includes roles at CommonFloor.com as Lead Quality Assurance Engineer and AOL as QA Engineer, where he developed his skills in both manual and automation testing.
Education and Expertise
Shrikant Malali holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree from Visvesvaraya Technological University, which he completed from 2002 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from JSS Science College, Gokak, from 1999 to 2002. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive expertise in quality assurance, software testing methodologies, and Agile practices, including his certification as a Scrum Master.
Technical Skills and Tools
Shrikant is proficient in a wide range of technical skills and tools relevant to quality assurance. He has experience in Android crash testing using tools like Monkey Runner and New Relic, as well as security testing with FoxyProxy and Burp Suite. His automation skills include using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Appium for mobile app testing. He is also familiar with version control systems such as BitBucket and defect management tools like JIRA, which are essential for maintaining software quality.
Load and Performance Testing Experience
Shrikant has significant experience in load and performance testing, utilizing tools such as JMeter, webpagetest.org, and Apache Benchmark. This expertise allows him to assess the performance of applications under various conditions and ensure they meet required standards. His knowledge in intercepting app calls with Charles Proxy further enhances his ability to analyze application behavior and performance.